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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463.73, 2,019.93 and 800.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,463.73, 2,019.93 and 800.58 is: 1,104.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,463.73 : 2,019.93 = 800.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,463.73/2,019.93 = 800.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,463.73x = 2,019.93 × 800.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,463.73x = 1,617,115.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,617,115.56/1,463.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.79

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